DISTRICT NEWS
Parkwood Hills Public School Transition Plan
At a meeting of the Board on 26 January 2010, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board voted to close Parkwood Hills Public School effective September 2010. Efforts are now being focused on ensuring a smooth transition for students, families and the greater school community.
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Harmony Bridges Conference
Friday, March 12 | 8:15-2:30 p.m. | Confederation Education Centre 1645 Woodroffe Ave
March 11, 2010, Ottawa, ON – The sixth annual Harmony Bridges Conference has one goal in mind - acceptance. Read More...
 Pinecrest Public School Teacher Recognized for Saving a Life!
Pinecrest Public School Teacher, Richard Conly is congratulated by Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Director of Education, Lyall Thomson with saving the life of 11-year-old Miranda Gaudreau, a student in his Grade 6 class. Miranda choked on a piece of candy during gym class and thanks to Mr. Conly's first aid training he was able to control the situation until she could be taken to hospital.
Miranda, whose strengths are reading and writing, was back at school, first thing the next day, grateful for her teachers' training and quick thinking. Meanwhile, Miranda's parents view Mr. Conly as a first class hero.
2010-2011 School Year Calendar
First Day of School September 7th 2010 for OCDSB Students.
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Free Math Tutoring For Students in Grades 7-10
Students in mathematics now have a new resource to help them improve and succeed in math – thanks to a Ministry of Education pilot project. Read more... |
Early Learning Program – Full-day Kindergarten
Starting in September 2010, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will begin phasing in full-day learning for four and five year old kindergarten students. Read more...
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Haiti Relief Efforts
To date, students and staff have raised $235,878.17 for Haiti Relief Efforts. |
OCDSB adopts new Cross Boundary Transfer Policy
At a Special Meeting of the Board on 5 January 2010, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board adopted a new cross boundary transfer policy. This policy comes after months of policy review, public consultation, and committee deliberation.
The final version of the policy is available for download here (PDF). Related procedures and forms are available from all schools. For a summary of the policy highlights click here.
School News
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Nepean High School Student earns $75,000 scholarship
March 12, 2010, Ottawa, ON – Calvin Mitchell, 17, a Nepean High School student who guided a campaign to build a school in Kenya is the proud recipient of a university scholarship worth up to $75,000. Read More... |
Steve MacLean Public School Student Fosters World Citizenship As One of The Elite Few Accepted Into the “People To People” World Leadership Forum
March 8, 2010 Ottawa, ON – Mitchell Kurylowicz is absent from his Gloucester area school for the next few days but no one is complaining. Read More...
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